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  After teasing fans with her new single via social media, TYLA is adding fuel to the fire of summer with the release of her highly anticipated new single and music video, “IS IT,” available now. The new record welcomes TYLA’s audience back to the epicenter of the dance floor as she gears up for a #WEWANNAPARTY summer. “IS IT” is produced by Sammy Soso and its music video is directed by Aerin Moreno. Watch and stream now. TYLA’s penchant for innovation driven by her native genre, Amapiano, is on full display on “IS IT,” a sultry dance cut laced with vivacious temptation. “Is it wrong that I want to get right with you?” she sings, maintaining intense eye contact with viewers. TYLA’s airtight dance routines became the stuff of legend after fans around the world tried to emulate the magic of hits like “Water” and “Push 2 Start,” and “IS IT” is primed to add another feather to that cap.  Moreno, the visionary behind TYLA’s banner “Push 2 Start” video, reprises her role on “IS IT...

After kicking off the year with All Of The Noise PH, a landmark two-day music summit centered on discovery, dialogue, and creative exchange, The Rest Is Noise PH marks its highly anticipated return this year with its 43rd edition, TRIN 43 —an intimate gathering that doubles as a love letter to community-building and DIY culture, where audiences and artists connect on a more personal and transformative level. Set to take place on Friday, August 1 2025, at Sari-Sari Bar in Makati City, TRIN 43 continues TRIN’s vision of promoting the country’s vibrant indie music scene and harnessing its global potential. The multi-genre showcase will feature an eclectic mix of breakthrough and boundary-pushing artists from this side of the world.   The lineup includes celebrated indie rock outfit One Click Straight , experimental/electro-pop act OZO , R&B/hip-hop newcomer kyleaux , soul/electronic sound producer Lustbass , jazz-pop crooner Jose Miguel , and a special collaboration performance ...

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its groundbreaking program CCP National Theatre Live, traverses the complex human mind in classics “Hamlet” and “A Streetcar Named Desire” this July. Shot live from the National Theatres in London, Hamlet returns to the Philippine shore this July 29, 6:00 p.m., at Glorietta 4 Cinema 4 in Makati City, while A Streetcar Named Desire will premiere at the Ayala Malls Vertis North & Ayala Malls Central Bloc, Cebu on the same date and time. The downward spiral of a vengeful son Watch Prince Hamlet’s slow descent to madness after his father’s ghosts reveal the truth about his own death. Academy Award-winning actor Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) plays the titular character in William Shakespeare's most famous play. Directed by Lyndsey Turner and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, this version of Hamlet seems to dissect the Prince of Denmark and his darkening world with political precision and psychological insight. The st...

 The biblical tale of the wicked  Salome  takes center stage in the seventh installment of CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines)’s The Met: LIVE in HD, screening on August 12, 2025, 5:30 pm, at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1 in Makati City.    Composed by Richard Strauss , Salome intertwines the life of the young girl with her stepfather, King Herod, and the prophet Jochanaan. Enthralled by Jochanaan, Salome makes advances. He then rejects her and advises her to seek Christ instead. Blinded by anger, the girl seduces King Herod to get the prophet for herself.   Due to its scandalous tale of eroticism and indecency, Strauss’ Salome was banned in London until 1908. Its provocative number, Dance of the Seven Veils , paints the once innocent girl in a new light. The spoiled princess displays her sexual awakening as a terrifying force, enough to commit murder in the name of her desires. Highlighting Salome’s dangerous obsession with Jochanaan, the opera narrates her i...

  IV OF SPADES are finally back!  After going on hiatus to pursue their respective solo careers and side projects, the Filipino rock supergroup breaks their silence with the surprise release of “ Aura ,” their first single since 2020’s “ Sariling Multo (Sa Panaginip) .” Produced by IV OF SPADES and Brian Lotho , the song explores themes of longing and unconditional love, searching for meaning and home among the sea of people. Accompanying the release of “Aura” is a music video directed and produced by the award-winning team at Lunchbox . Shot on a scenic hilltop, the visuals capture the band in candid moments: walking, goofing around, and enjoying their time together. It’s both intimate and cinematic, reminding fans of the chemistry that once made IV OF SPADES a household name. The comeback single also serves as IV OF SPADES’ first official release under their new label, Sony Music Entertainment, and new management, Balcony Music Entertainment .  Roslyn Pineda , Genera...

  Indonesia's acclaimed surf rock quartet, The Panturas , is set to bring their high-octane energy to Manila on July 19, 2025, at Sari Sari in Makati City.  Presented by Shoplifters United , the Manila show marks their first-ever performance in the Philippines and will serve as the first stop of their 2025 Asian tour before the band heads to Japan for a coveted slot at the iconic Fuji Rock Festival. Known for their electrifying blend of vintage surf riffs, psychedelic textures, and garage-punk energy, The Panturas have built a loyal following across Southeast Asia for nearly a decade. Their music evokes the energy of a Tarantino film, only that it’s set in Bandung or coastal Java. Armed with infectious stage presence and global appeal, they’ve carved out a sound that’s equal parts retro swagger and post-modern cool: a perfect match for Manila's ever-evolving indie music crowd. For the Manila leg of the tour, the Indonesian band will be joined by a stellar lineup of local ...

  The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) is now accepting applications for Batch 13 of the CCP Kabataang Gitarista (KG) Program, a project spearheaded by the Artist Training Division under the CCP Arts Education Department. The CCP KG Program provides classical guitar training and performing opportunities for aspiring guitarists while developing an increased appreciation for classical guitar. Interested applicants must be a bona fide Grade 7, 8, or 9 student in a public high school within the National Capital Region, with good moral character and an average or higher scholastic standing. Applicants may apply by downloading and filling out the Application Form (downloadable through https://linktr.ee/CCPKGProgramAuditions2025 ) and submitting the duly accomplished form via email to artist.training@culturalcenter.gov.ph on or before September 5, 2025 (Friday), 12:00 NN.  Auditions will be held on September 6, 2025 (Saturday), 7 AM, at the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez (CCP...